NH Bacon & Beer Festival is a fundraiser hosted by High Hopes Foundation of NH.
Celebrating more than 40 years, High Hopes Foundation of NH is committed to providing life-enhancing assistance promoting more indepedence, more inclusion and more fun to New Hampshire’s chronically ill children. Our guiding principle is to Make Hope Happen.

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The 9th annual NH Bacon & Beer Festival returns Saturday, June 7th, 2025, to the Anheuser-Busch fields in Merrimack NH.
The NH Bacon & Beer Festival is our primary fundraiser, celebrating savory bacon alongside the endless possibilities of incredible craft brews.
Over the past 9 years, this event has raised more than $720,000, helping hundreds of families throughout the state.
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VIP Admission: $120 Online / $140 On-Site (if available)
- Limited number of tickets sold
- 1-hour early admission into the festival at 12:30pm
- VIP Cocktail Hour from 11:30am-12:30pm with exclusive whole roasted hogs, mouth watering sides and VIP craft beer sponsor’s pours
- Exclusive VIP lounge with rain cover, tables, seating
- Exclusive VIP restroom use inside Biergarten
- Continuous 3.5 oz. brew tastings
- North Country Smokehouse bacon samples – vote on your favorite
- Keepsake take-home sampling glass
- (1) bottled water
- Premiere parking on paved lots
- Access to entertainment
General Admission: $65 Online / $85 On-Site (if available)
- Continuous 3.5 oz. brew tastings
- North Country Smokehouse bacon samples – vote on your favorite
- Keepsake take-home sampling glass
- (1) bottled water
- Free parking
- Access to entertainment
Designated Driver: $35 Online / $55 On-Site (if available)
Important things to know:
- New Hampshire's largest sampling fest with 60 craft brewers (150+ brew options), 20+ bacon samplers with your favorite North Country Smokehouse bacon.
- Visit a variety of additional dessert and merchandise vendors, so bring money to spend!
- Buy in advance, on-site ticket prices increase, if tickets are still available the day of the event
- This is a 21+ charity event – no one under 21 years of age may enter the festival gates, including designated drivers, children and infants in carriers
- Last pour is at 4:30pm
- No pets allowed, service animals are always welcome
- Event is held rain or shine
- Ticket sales are final but may be transferred
- Brewery and restaurant participation are subject to change
- Bacon samples available while they last
- Bring lawn chairs (collapsible) and blankets to enjoy the band or to sit in the shade.
- The Festival is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.
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